| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $228.64 | 11.743% | $255.4892 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.38 | 8.527% | $263.0477 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.54 | 11.108% | $273.9257 | $273.93 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.66 | 9.129% | $220.0695 | $220.07 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.26 | 12.675% | $154.6577 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.42 | 6.741% | $68.7626 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.69 | 12.557% | $96.4501 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.59 | $1,332.4025 | $1,332.41 | $1,332.40 | $1,332.50 | |